67 F100 Episode 15

[@JosephDeneen]

Man I used to watch this series when I was deployed in Iraq in 2016 and this would get me so fired up for when I got back. I was going to start this same project. I am glad I found it all these years later. I am gonna rewatch it all again before I buy my truck this Spring

[@Texasknowhow]

@@JosephDeneen - Thanks so much for reaching out. When I make these videos I never know who is watching and if I’m helping/entertaining folks unless they comment back. So cool that you were watching from Iraq! This project is still in the works actually- life got in the way and family came first over my videos/trucks. I plan to start back up in the spring as well. Thank you for serving in our military and protecting our freedom here. I have a playlist of all the truck videos that should take you through them again. Thanks again for reaching out! Clay

[@justinsgarage6619]

Man these videos are so helpful! I will be doing an exact copy of this to my 71. Anxiously waiting for the next videos!! Cheers!

[@Texasknowhow]

Justin's DYI Projects - Thanks man. I’m trying to get back on the ‘67 as soon as possible. Working on a few other projects in parallel- may need to just focus back on this one. Appreciate the encouragement it helps motivate me to publish more. Take care, Clay

[@sixtyfiveford]

Sue, sounds like a great realtor.

[@Texasknowhow]

Sue was the best...

[@barrybanner6078]

From a fellow Texan, Welcome home! I'm building a 61 F100 Unibody and doing the crownvic swap with an Explorer rear. Your videos have been a great help. Thanks

[@Texasknowhow]

BARRY BANNER - You bet Barry! Glad they are helping you out. You know I’m also working on a ‘61 Unibody right?! Subscribe if you haven’t already, more videos coming. Thanks man, maybe one day we could meet up with our F100s. Take care, Clay

[@Texasknowhow]

@@barrybanner6078 - did you finish your ‘61? We should plan a meet up at some point.

[@barrybanner6078]

@@Texasknowhow No, I sold it and most of the rest of my projects as I moved north of Denton, I am in the process of building a new house and shop now.

[@bobbymckinney1264]

Man I would love to have that truck,I remember my dad teaching me drive one like this one,it was a 3 speed on the column,thanks for the video..

[@Texasknowhow]

Bobby Mckinney - Thanks man! Yeah I learned from my dad too. It was a 1963 F100 Unibody. Straight 6, 3 on the column as well. I have a 1961 Uni now that I have big plans for. Should make for some good videos. Take care Bobby, Clay

[@jerrydixon8351]

Glad to see more video on the 67, I always liked that truck, keep it up Clay.

[@Texasknowhow]

Thanks Jerry, yeah I'm definitely ready to get this thing going again. Hey, be sure to subscribe and like the video it helps me out! Take care, Clay

[@rolandhirst4140]

Glad to see you are working on the truck again. Always enjoy the progress!

[@Texasknowhow]

Sure thing Roland, I'm glad too! Good to be back on it. Clay

[@marcuslee5549]

It's good that you are starting on the 67 again. I waited. Hahaha

[@Texasknowhow]

Thank you!!! haha. Yeah, I'm more than ready believe me... Happy New Year man!

[@Zach-k2p]

How’s life? Everything okay? Miss the updates your videos are great

[@Texasknowhow]

Zach M - Thanks for checking in on me. We are all good at the Texasknowhow home. I continue to work on my other projects and I’m pretty much filming everything but lacking in post processing and publishing! I’m almost done with a fairly big update on the ‘61 so that will be my next video. Targeted for this weekend upload. Once the ‘61 is drivable (very soon) I will move back to the other projects. Thanks again for the encouragement it IS appreciated!

[@julioc4635]

Very cool man!! Very cool!!

[@ricardoguerrero2593]

Happy new year clay can’t wait to see more vids

[@Texasknowhow]

Absolutely brother!

[@ricardoguerrero2593]

I got really excited when I saw that you posted a vid bout the 67 lol

[@RoadratEddie]

LOL!!!!!.....Gotta laugh at your realtor and wife painting the frame without gloves and you with them....POR-15, easily removable from skin....Keep up with the good vids!

[@Texasknowhow]

Believe it or not both of them didn't get any on them, but I did... that stuff has to wear off if you don't get it off quickly with some mineral spirits. I still can't believe she jumped in there, at one point you can see her pearl necklace hanging down close to the painted surface, etc.... she just took it in stride.

[@jeffmikel1188]

Happy new year to you and yours also, I cant wait to see the rest of the videos. Did you move to TX lol

[@Texasknowhow]

jeff mikel - Hey Jeff!, Yes we did! More progress is coming as I’m getting the shop here all set. Take care, Clay

[@lilorbielilorbie2496]

another cool video as always. do you know what kind of engine/trans. you will be using on the 67.? can,t wait for more videos on the 67.

[@Texasknowhow]

I have the original engine for the truck which is a 352 fe. I've already got it bored over .030 and the crank is in, the Comp Cams Cam is in. I just need to finish the rotating assembly and get the engine buttoned up. For the trans, I really want to put a 5 speed in it, but that is not bought yet...

[@lilorbielilorbie2496]

i was just wondering. i may have missed you talking about it. you might want to check out another you-tuber . his name is TheCraig909. he put i believe a tko 5 speed in his 71 f-100. but his is a 302. he might be able to answer any questions about the swap. i sure do hope that Dallas beats the snot out of seattle on sat. nite

[@justinsgarage6619]

Im loving these videos, ive watched all 15 episodes in preparation for the work im beginning to do on my 71 F100. Which mustang gas tank did you buy for the rear gas tank and what made you choose it over other fuel cells? Thanks for your time and videos! They have been a huge help!!

[@Texasknowhow]

Hey Justin!, Glad the videos are helping you out and that you've enjoyed them as well... I bought a fuel tank for a '67 Mustang from ebay. I chose this one for a couple of reasons. 1.) it fit between the frame rails (pretty much) and it's from the same year vehicle as my truck. 2.) it is thinner, top to bottom, than some others (even other Mustang years) and that keeps it from hanging down too low. I don't like the tank to show from the back of the truck. It is a little less fuel on board; I think this one is a 16 gal. vs. some of the deeper ones which are 23-25 gal. Hope this helps. Clay

[@juliomurillo1543]

Did you make a video of Cutting the rear frem for the. Rear and to fit up and down.

[@Texasknowhow]

Hey Julio, yeah check out the Playlist on the 67 here - kzbin.info/aero/PLFr1J5zcNBj8bI_qumNxelIqRIukEYTAg

[@REVNUMANEWBERN]

GREAT idea about using the cross member as source of patch material, glad I haven't thrown mine away, I will do same ! CLAY, what is that HOLE size you recut??? Mine are rusted out so bad I can't tell what size they should be, Thanks mine is a 65

[@Texasknowhow]

Let me check on that bit I used and get back to you Numa, if I recall I think the bit I found to use on that was 1/16" bigger than the original, but very close. I comment back tomorrow.

[@Texasknowhow]

Yeah, did you see I used that natrual bend in the cross member to make the same shape on the point of the step patch? Worked perfect.

[@williamdavis4535]

Clay you make great videos and they make my life easier working on my F100 project can't thank you enough . Question for you where did you buy your gas tank and how many gallons is it

[@Texasknowhow]

William Davis - Hey William, thanks for the complements. I appreciate that you took time to let me know. I’ll add the gas tank info to the description notes for this video- I need to look it up. I got it on EBay. Take care, Clay

[@okjd159]

Have you decide how to make gas fill tube yet?

[@Texasknowhow]

Eric Teeter - Yes, I’m going to make a trap door in the bed that lifts up on a hinge. You may have seen these on other projects on KZbin.

[@okjd159]

@@Texasknowhow I thought you would use the corner of the bed add fill tube & vent that way you don't have to empty the bed. Yours is a lot easier to complete.

[@Texasknowhow]

Eric Teeter - Yeah Eric, that is a draw-back of the method I’m using. It’s just so direct to the tank and hides really well. Didn’t want to over complicate it either.

[@kilerb1972]

Did you give up on this project?

[@Texasknowhow]

No way man! Just life getting in the way... it is pretty much like I show in this video with a few touches I've made recently. Far too little work for my liking, but I have a family to care for that is first priority. Check out my latest update video where I show a few things about it and also you will see how crazy my life is now with other commitments... Thanks for checking in on me - Clay - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpuxY2mJfttjl5I

[@jgeelen999]

Hey Clay.. welcome back.. I've been checking in every now and again hoping to see you. I would like to know what brake booster and master cylinder you are using. I have followed everyone of you videos, I sourced out a crown vic front subframe and an explorer rear end but not sure what brake booster and master cylinder I should be looking for.. any ideas?Jim

[@Texasknowhow]

Jim G - Hey Jim! That is a good question. My ‘67 had a power brake set up on it when I bought it but since everything will be new (ish), I may opt for a CPP unit. Several folks have gone this route with our set up and loved it. We’ll need a proportioning valve as well to set the front/back bias. I’ll try to discuss these options in an up coming video.

[@REVNUMANEWBERN]

BTW, Clay, are you going to remove the large brackets that's connected to the cross member? I removed mine and will use bolts in the cross member to aid in trans removal in future,

[@Texasknowhow]

I think mine is in with bolts now... maybe a prior owner did that. I think I'm going to try and keep it in there to help with the frame twist. The way the cab is mounted on those other brackets puts a twisting motion on the frame if this cross member is removed all together. I've even seen folks remove it and weld in exhaust holes so the exhaust can be kept up tight vs. having to go under it.

[@road_warrior_ss4214]

What kind of paint did you use on the frame

[@Texasknowhow]

road_warrior_ ss It’s called POR-15. Follow all the instructions and it will serve you well. Anything that will be exposed to the sun should also be top coated after a week or so. POR-15 doesn’t have any UV protection so it will deteriorate within a year and look dry and not protect the metal anymore. Used with a proper top coat, it halts all rust and does super well. Also, there is no saving this paint once opened, so there are a few options. Be ready to do everything in one sitting or buy the little 6 pack of small cans. I did the latter and it worked out nice. I’ll try to add a link in the video description if I haven’t already.

[@charleschidester6767]

I want Sue's number..

[@Texasknowhow]

Isn't she awesome!? If you are in Northern VA, she is in the Manassas Area. I can get you her number if you have a house to sell or looking to buy. She is a go-getter.